StellaMaryLindahl

Lindahl, Stella Mary Was born on December 17, 1921 and passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017.She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Eugene Lindahl; four brothers, one sister and one granddaughter. Stella was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan. She is survived by her children, Gary Lindahl (Sharon Fleck) Jeanne Lindahl, Steve Lindahl (Monica Fredrickson); seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Stella graduated from Jackson high school in 1939. She volunteered for the American Red Cross during World War II and worked as "Rosie the Riveter" during the war. She worked for many years as a waitress at Bill Cones and then went on to buy the restaurant with her partner, Jon Gould, and rename it Point East. She retired in 1988 to move to her new career, the 50/50 lady at Spartan Speedway. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and beating them in cards. She also enjoyed her trips to casinos with Ollies group and loved books. She was entered into the Jackson Bowling Hall of Fame and the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame. She will be missed by many. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Friday, February 24 at 11:30 AM with Father Brian Lenz as the celebrant. The family will receive friends before the Mass, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. The family would like to thank the staff at Faith Haven and Great Lakes Hospice for their loving care. Instead of flowers, the family suggests that you please consider making a donation to St. John Catholic Church, 711 N. Francis St., Jackson, MI, 49201 or the American Legion Post 29, 3200 Lansing Ave., Jackson, MI, 49202.

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